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MILITARY SPECIFICATION
ADAPTER, METAL AND WOOD PALLET
This specification is approved for use by the U.S. Army Armament, Munitions
and Chemical Command, and is available for use by all Departments and Agencies of the
Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
Scope. This specification covers the requirements, examinations, tests and

packaging of special adapters for metal pallets. The adapter, together with the metal
pallet, are used in unitizing ammunition (See 6.1).
Classification. The adapters are be of the following types (See 6.2):
Type I - Adapter, Pallet, PA113 Container

Type II - Adapter, Pallet, PA116/171 Container
Type III - Adapter, Pallet, PA117 Container
Type IV - Adapter, Pallet, PA120 Container
Type V - Adapter, Pallet, PA125 Container
Type VI - Adapter, Pallet, PA150 Container
Type VII - Adapter, Pallet, PA151 Container
Type VIII - Top Assembly – Pallet Adapter PA150 Container
for use with Wood Pallet
Type IX - Top Assembly – Pallet Adapter PA151 Container
Type X - Top Lift adapter, M643 Ammunition Container**
Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to the Commander, U.S. Army
AC, ATTN: FCDD-ACE-QSA, Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000 or emailed to ardec-stdzn@pica.army.mil.
Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information
using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.dla.mil.
AMSC N/A FSC 8140
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
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2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4
of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of
this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While
every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are
cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in section 3
or 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.
2.2 Government documents.
2.2.1 Specifications, standards and handbooks. The following specifications,

standards and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.
Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the
solicitation or contract.
FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TT-C-490 - Cleaning Methods for Ferrous Surfaces and

Pretreatments for Organic Coatings
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS
MIL-A-48078 - Ammunition, Standard Quality Assurance

Provisions, General Specification for
MIL-A-70625 - Automated Acceptance Inspection Equipment
Design, Testing and Approval of
MIL-DTL-53072 - Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC)
System Applications Procedures and Quality
Control Inspection
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS
MIL-STD-171 - Finishing of Metal and Wood Surfaces

MIL-STD-1660 - Ammunition Unit Loads
(Copies of these documents are available online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil or from the

Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia,
PA 19111-5094.)
2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications. The following

other Government documents, drawings and publications form a part of this document to
the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are
those cited in the solicitation or contract.
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U.S. ARMY ARMAMENT, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND

ENGINEERING CENTER (ARDEC) DRAWINGS
AC200000414 - Adapter, Pallet, for PA113 Container

AC200000423 - Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC)
Finishing Requirements for Metal Pallets
and/or Pallet Adapters
AC200000461 - Wood Pallet and Top Adapter Assembly for
PA116/PA171 Container
AC200000501 - Adapter, Pallet, PA116 Container
ACV00053 - Combination of Adopted Items, Pallet and Pallet
Adapter, Unitization of PA125 Container
ACV00647 - Top Assembly - Pallet Adapter PA150 Container
ACV00648 - Top Assembly – Pallet Adapter PA151 Container
ACV00515 - General Welding Procedures
(Copies of these drawings may be requested online at Drawing-Request@conus.army.mil

or from U.S. Army ARDEC, ATTN: AMSRD-AAR-EIS-T, Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000.)
2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this

document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these
documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
ASTM-D3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

(DoD adopted)
ASTM-D4138 - Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Protective
Coating System by Destructive Means
ANSI/ASQC A8402 - Quality Management and Quality Assurance –
Vocabulary
(Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.astm.org or from ASTM

International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.)
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2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the
event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the
text of this specification takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however,
supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been
obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Materials. Materials and parts shall be in accordance with applicable drawings
and specifications.
3.2 Adapters. The adapter assemblies shall comply with all requirements specified
on drawings (Dwgs) AC200000414, AC200000461, AC200000501, ACV00053,
ACV00124, ACV00134, ACV00155, ACV00156, ACV00647 and ACV00648 as
applicable and associated drawings and with all requirements specified in applicable
specifications and standards.
3.3 Welding. The welding shall comply with the requirements of ACV00515,
Class 1. The welding procedure and workmanship specimens shall be submitted prior to
production in accordance with ACV00515.
3.4 Lifting ring (bar) pull test. Lifting rings (bars) of the adapter top assembly
shall withstand a (non-destructive) load of 2,500 pounds minimum (min.) for a duration
of 30 seconds minimum. (See 4.4.2.2)
3.5 Painted surface. The painted surfaces of the adapters shall comply with the
requirements of Dwg AC200000423 (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC)) and
applicable drawings. The adapters for PA116/PA171 Container (Dwg AC200000461) is
the only adapter which has the option of complying with CARC requirements or with
requirements for conventional coating (see 3.5.1).
3.5.1 Conventional coating. The painted surface of the adapters (applicable only
to PA116/PA171 Container pallet top adapters used for training rounds on wooden
pallets) shall comply with the requirements of the applicable drawings, TT-C-490 and
with instructions in MIL-STD-171.
3.6 Unit load tests. The metal pallet adapters, as part of unit loaded pallets, shall
conform to the requirements specified in MIL-STD-1660.
3.7 First article inspection. When specified in the contract or purchase order (see
6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with the
technical provisions herein (see 4.3).
3.8 Workmanship.
3.8.1 Adapters. The adapters shall be regular, smooth, and free from wrinkles,
cracks, rough spots, burrs, sharp edges, and other defects that might affect the
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serviceability, durability and safety of the adapters. Weld spatter is permissible on non-
load bearing surfaces provided it is firmly attached.
3.8.2 Paint coating. The finished coat shall cover all required surfaces and be
continuous. Paint runs are permissible provided they are no more than 3 inches in length,
solid and free from cracks and blisters. Excess thickness is acceptable in areas where
multiple passes of the paint gun are required to obtain total coverage. Paint chips which
expose primer or bare metal are acceptable provided they are not more than 0.25 inches
in diameter and no more than two such paint chips on an adapter. Scratches which expose
primer or bare metal are permissible provided they are no more than 1.5 inches in length
and no more than 10 inches total on an adapter. Bare metal on contact surfaces in areas
inaccessible to paint is permissible.
3.8.3 Parts. All parts shall be free of chips, dirt, grease, rust and foreign material.
The cleaning method used shall not be injurious to any of the parts nor shall any of the
parts be contaminated by the cleaning agents used.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or

purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection
requirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified
in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities
suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless
disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of
the inspections set forth in the specifications where such inspections are deemed
necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.
4.1.1 DELETED
4.1.2 General provisions. Unless otherwise specified herein, the provisions of

MIL-A-48078 apply and form a part of this specification. Reference shall be made to
ANSI/ASQC A8402 to define quality assurance terms used herein.
4.2 Classification of inspections. The following types of inspections shall be

conducted on this item:
a. First article inspection (See 4.3)
b. Quality conformance inspection (See 4.4)
4.3 First article inspection.
4.3.1 Submission. The contractor shall submit a first article sample as designated
by the Contracting Officer for evaluation in accordance with the provisions of 4.3.2. The
first article sample shall consist of the following items in sample quantities as indicated:
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Part description- Quantity
Lifting ring (bar) 6
Top assembly (unpainted) 6
Bottom assembly (unpainted) 6
Top assembly (painted) 6
Bottom assembly (painted) 6
Intermediate assembly (unpainted) 6
Intermediate assembly (painted) 6
Adapter assembly 3
The samples for the adapter assemblies may be comprised of the individual
painted top, bottom and intermediate (when applicable) assemblies submitted.
4.3.2 Inspections to be performed. See MIL-A-48078 and Table I specified

herein.
4.3.3 Rejection. See MIL-A-48078
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TABLE I – First article inspection
CLASSIFICATION OF DEFECTS & TESTS MIL-A-70788A (AR)

PARAGRAPH TITLE DRAWING NUMBER
SHEET 1 OF 3 As applicable
Assemblies and Components NEXT HIGHER ASSEMBLY
. CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT INSPECTION METHOD

CLASSIFICATION EXAMINATION OR TEST CRITERIA PARAGRAPH REFERENCE
Lifting ring (bar) 6 3.2 4.4.2.1

(Dwg. AC200000804, ACV00060 or ACV00130, as
applicable)
Examination for defects
Top assembly, unpainted 6 3.2 4.4.2.2

(Dwg. AC200000469, AC200000807, AC200000827,
ACV00054, ACV00125, ACV00135, ACV00157,
ACV00159, ACV00647 or ACV00648 as applicable)
Top Assembly, Painted 6 3.2 4.4.2.3

(Dwg. AC200000469, AC200000807, AC200000827,
ACV00054, ACV00125, ACV00135, ACV00157,
ACV00159, ACV00647 or ACV00648 as applicable)
NOTES:
AMSMC Form 1570a-E, 1 Jul 89 Replaces AMSMC Form 1570a, 1 Apr 85, which may not be used.
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Bottom assembly, unpainted 6 3.2 4.4.2.4

(Dwg. AC200000470, AC200000828, ACV00055,
ACV00126, ACV00136, ACV00158 or ACV00160 as
applicable)
6 3.2 4.4.2.5
Bottom assembly, painted
(Dwg. AC200000470, AC200000828, ACV00055,
ACV00126, ACV00136, ACV00158 and ACV00160 as
applicable)
Intermediate assembly, unpainted 6 3.2 4.4.2.6

(Dwg. ACV00056)
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Intermediate assembly, painted

(Dwg. ACV00056)
Examination for defects 6 3.2 4.4.2.7
Adapter Assembly
(Dwg. AC200000414, AC200000461,
AC200000501, ACV00053, ACV00124,
ACV00134, ACV00155, ACV00156,
ACV00647 or ACV00648 as applicable)
Unit load test 3 3.6 4.5.1
Lifting Ring Retainer 6 3.2 4.4.2.8

(Dwg. AC200000805, AC200000806)
Examination for Defects
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4.4 Quality conformance inspection.
4.4.1 Inspection lot formation. The term “inspection lot” is defined as a

homogeneous collection of units of product from which a representative sample is drawn
or which is inspected 100 percent to determine conformance with applicable
requirements. Units of product selected for inspection shall represent only the inspection
lot from which they are drawn and shall not be construed to represent any prior or
subsequent quantities presented for inspection. Homogeneity shall be considered to exist
provided the inspection lot has been produced by one manufacturer in one unchanged
process, using the same materials and methods, in accordance with the same drawings,
same drawings revisions, same specifications and, same specifications revisions. All
material submitted for inspection in accordance with this specification shall comply with
the homogeneity criteria specified herein, regardless of the type of inspection procedure
which is being applied to determine conformance with requirements.
4.4.2 Examination and tests.
a. Classification of characteristics. Quality conformance examination and tests are

specified in the following Classification of Characteristics paragraphs. The contractor’s
quality program or detailed inspection system shall provide assurance of compliance of
all characteristics with the applicable drawings and specification requirements utilizing as
a minimum the conformance criteria specified. When cited herein, attributes sampling
inspection shall be conducted in accordance with Table II below, using the inspection
levels sated in the Classification of Characteristics paragraphs.
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TABLE II. Attribute sampling inspection
Inspection Levels
Lot Size I II III IV V VI

2 to 8 * * * * 5 3
9 to 15 * * * 13 5 3
16 to 25 * * * 13 5 3
26 to 50 * * 32 13 5 3
51 to 90 * * 32 13 13 5
91 to 150 * 125 32 13 13 5
151 to 280 * 125 32 13 20 8
281 to 500 * 125 32 30 20 8
501 to 1200 * 125 80 50 20 13
1201 to 3200 1250 125 80 50 32 13
3201 to 10000 1250 125 125 50 32 13
10001 to 35000 1250 315 125 80 50 13
35001 to 150000 1250 315 125 80 50 13
150001 to 500000 1250 500 200 125 50 13
500001 and over 1250 500 200 125 50 13
Number under inspection levels indicate sample size; asterisks (*) indicates one
hundred percent inspection. If sample size exceeds lot size, perform one hundred percent
inspection. Accept on zero and reject on one or more for all inspection levels.
b. Alternative quality conformance provisions. Unless otherwise specified herein

or provided for in the contract, alternative quality conformance procedures, methods, or
equipment, such as statistical process control, tool control, other types of sampling
procedures, etc., may be used by the contractor when they provide, as a minimum, the
level of quality assurance required by the provisions specified herein. Prior to applying
such alternative procedures, methods, or equipment, the contractor shall describe them in
a written proposal submitted to the Government for evaluation (6.3). When required, the
contract shall demonstrate that the effectiveness of each proposed alternative is equal to
or better than the specified quality assurance provisions (s) herein. In cases of dispute as
to whether the contractor’s proposed alternative (s) provide equivalent assurance, the
provisions of this specification shall apply. All approved alternative provisions shall be
specifically incorporated into the contractor’s quality program or detailed inspection
system, as applicable.
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QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION
CLASSIFICATION OF CHARACTERISTICS MIL-A-70788 (AR)

SHEET 1 OF 1 See Note 1
4.4.2.1 Lifting ring (bar) NEXT HIGHER ASSEMBLY
See Note 2
. NO. OF AQL OR 100% REQUIREMENT INSPECTION METHOD
CATEGORY EXAMINATION OR TEST SAMPLE PARAGRAPH REFERENCE
UNITS
Critical None defined
Major
107 Ring Minimum Height at rest Level IV 3.2 Gage
(Horizontal Position)
Minor
201 Evidence of poor workmanship Level V 3.8 Visual
NOTES:
1. Dwg. AC200000804, ACV00060, ACV00130, ACV00155 or ACV00156 applies, as applicable
2. Dwg. AC200000469, AC200000807, AC200000827, ACV00054, ACV000125, ACV000135, ACV00155 or
ACV00156 applies, as applicable
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4.4.2.2 Top Assembly, Unpainted NEXT HIGHER ASSEMBLY
See Note 2
UNITS
Major
Material certification Certification (Note 3)
101
Lifting ring pull test Level II 3.4 4.5.2
102
True position of stacking lugs Level III 3.2 Gage
103
Weld missing, incomplete or incorrect Level III 3.2 Visual
104
Ring (at rest) below top surface Level IV 3.2 Gage
105
Ring free to rotate from vertical position Level IV 3.2 Gage
106
to resting(horizontal position with no
force applied
107 Ring Minimum Height at rest Level IV 3.2 Gage
(Horizontal Position)
Minor
201 Evidence of poor workmanship Level V 3.8.1/3.8.3 Visual
NOTES:
1. Dwg. AC200000469, AC200000807, AC200000827, ACV00054, ACV00125, ACV00135, ACV00157, ADV00159,
ACV00647 or ACV00648 applies, as applicable
ADV00156 applies, as applicable
3. A Certified Material Test Report (CMTR) shall be submitted for all chemical and physical requirements for compliance
with the applicable drawing.
4. 4. Major characteristics 107 is not applicable to Dwg. ACV0054 and ACV00125.
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4.4.2.3 Top Assembly, Painted NEXT HIGHER ASSEMBLY
See Note 2
. NO. OF SAMPLE AQL OR 100% REQUIREMENT INSPECTION METHOD
CATEGORY EXAMINATION OR TEST UNITS PARAGRAPH REFERENCE
Major
101 Top coat thickness (total thickness
minus primer thickness (see
AC200000423 and Note 3))
102 Marking missing, incorrect or illegible Level IV 3.2 Gage
103 Paint adhesion test Level IV 3.2 Visual
104 Primer coat thickness (see AC00000423 4, 0-1 3.5 4.5.3
and Note 3) Level IV 3.2 Gage
105 Ring (at rest) below top surface
106 Ring free to rotate from vertical position Level IV 3.2 Gage
To resting (horizontal position) with no Level IV 3.2 Gage
Minor force applied
201 Evidence of poor workmanship Level V 3.8.2 Visual
NOTES:
1. Dwg. AC200000469, AC200000807, AC200000827, ACV00054, ACV00125, ACV00135, ACV00157, ACV00159,
ACV00647 OR ACV00648 applies, as applicable
ACV00156 applies, as applicable
3. The inspection is only applicable for CARC coating. The primer thickness may be determined from a test panel, when
representative of the part for CARC topcoat. When destructive testing is done on samples (e.g. ASTM-D4138), these
surfaces may be touched up in accordance with 3.6.1 of MIL-DTL-53072
4. Major characteristics 105 and 106 are not applicable to Dwg. ACV0054 and ACV00125.
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4.4.2.4 Bottom Assembly, Unpainted NEXT HIGHER ASSEMBLY
See Note 2
UNITS
Major
101 Material certification Certification (Note 3)
102 True position of stacking lugs Level III 3.2 Gage
103 Weld missing, incomplete or incorrect Level III 3.2 Visual
104 Overall length Level IV 3.2 Gage
105 Overall width Level IV 3.2 Gage
Minor
3.8.3
NOTES:
1. Dwg. AC200000470, AC200000828, ACV00055, ACV00126, ACV00136, ACV00158 or ACV00160 applies, as
applicable
applicable
4. When this inspection is performed on the top assembly for the Type II or Type III Pallet Adapter, the gage shall be as
specified in Dwg AC200000812
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4.4.2.5 Bottom Assembly, Painted NEXT HIGHER ASSEMBLY
See Note 2
UNITS
Major
101 Top coat thickness (total thickness minus
primer thickness (see AC200000423 and
Note 3)) Level IV 3.2 Gage
102 Marking missing, incorrect or illegible Level IV 3.2 Visual
103 Paint adhesion test 4, 0-1 3.5 4.5.3
104 Primer coat thickness (see AC200000423 Level IV 3.2 Gage
and Note 3)
Minor
NOTES:
applicable
applicable
representative of the part for CARC topcoat. When destructive testing is done on samples (e.g. ASTM-D4138), these
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SHEET 1 OF 1 ACV0056
4.4.2.6 Intermediate Assembly – Pallet Adapter PA125 Container, NEXT HIGHER ASSEMBLY
Unpainted ACV0053
UNITS
Major
101 Material certification Certification (Note 1)
102 Weld missing, incomplete or incorrect Level III 3.2 Visual
103 Overall length Level IV 3.2 Gage
104 Overall width Level IV 3.2 Gage
Minor
3.8.3
NOTES:
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SHEET 1 OF 1 ACV00056
4.4.2.7 Intermediate Assembly , Pallet Assembly, PA125 Container, NEXT HIGHER ASSEMBLY
Painted ACV00053
UNITS
Major
101 Top coat thickness (total thickness minus
primer thickness (see AC200000423 and
Note 3)) Level IV 3.2 Gage
102 Marking missing, incorrect or illegible Level IV 3.2 Visual
103 Paint adhesion test 4, 0-1 3.5 4.5.3
104 Primer coated thickness (see Level IV 3.2 Gage
AC200000423 and note 1)
Minor
NOTES:
representative of the part for CARC topcoat. When destructive testing is done on samples (e.g. ASTM-D4138) these
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SHEET 1 OF 1 AC200000805,
4.4.2.8 Lifting Ring Retainer AC200000806
NEXT HIGHER ASSEMBLY
See Note 1
UNITS
Major
101 Legs Proper Height Level IV 3.2 Gage
Minor
201 Evidence of poor workmanship Level V 3.8 Visual
NOTES:
1. Dwg. AC200000469, AC200000807, AC20000827, ACV00135, ACV00157, ACV00159, ACV00647, or ACV00648
applies, as applicable
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4.4.3 Testing. Testing is described in the First Article and Quality Conformance
Inspection Tables.
4.4.4 Inspection equipment. The inspection equipment required to perform the

inspections specified is identified in the “Inspection Method Reference” column of the
Classification of Characteristics listing starting in 4.4.2.1 and 4.5. Contractor inspection
equipment designs shall be submitted for Government approval as specified in the
contract. Designs which provide variable measurements instead of attributes data are
preferred in order to facilitate the use of statistical process control. When Automated
Acceptance Inspection Equipment is to be used, the provisions of MIL-A-70625 shall
apply. See Section 6 of MIL-A-48078 and 6.4 herein.
4.5 Methods of inspection. (See 6.5)
4.5.1 Unit load test. (First article inspection only (see 6.2.e)). Unit loads for the
pallet and adapter assemblies shall be fabricated in accordance with MIL-STD-1660 with
the following exceptions. The gross weight of the ammunition load shall be 2,500 pounds
minimum. Fabrication of the unit load shall include using the exact container for which
the adapter is designed. The following tests shall be performed on the unit loads in
accordance with MIL-STD-1660. The tests shall be performed in the sequence indicated
(“a” through “f”)
a. Stacking test.
b. Repetitive shock test.
c. Edgewise drop (rotational) test.
d. Include impact test.
e. Sling compatibility test.
f. Disassembly test.
4.5.2 Lifting ring (bar) pull test. Lifting rings (bars) of the adapter top assembly
shall be placed in a test machine designed for pull testing. The load shall be applied by a
steady pressure and the load read directly by a gage. The load applied, in a vertical
direction, to each ring shall be 2,500 pounds and shall be maintained for the required
time. The results of the test shall not show signs of deformation, change in length of the
ring (bar) nor any separation of the ring (bar) from top assembly.
4.5.3 Paint adhesion test. The paint (primer and top coat) adhesion shall be tested
in accordance with TT-C-490.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Preservation and packing. None required.
5.2 Packing.
5.2.1 Commercial. The adapters shall be packed in accordance with ASTM-

D3951.
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5.3 Marking.
5.3.1 Commercial. Shipping marking shall comply with ASTM-D3951 and the
following additional instructions. No shipping marking shall be placed directly on the
adapters. Commercial shipping tags attached with wire shall be used unless otherwise
specified. The following information shall be shown: Item name and model number, part
number and revision, contract number, and date, name and address of manufacturer. If
adapters are bundled, boxed or bulk-contained, the gross weight and quantity shall be
included. The above information may be placed on bulk-containers or boxes by labeling
or stenciling.
5.4 Shipping. When adapters from more than one lot are shipped at one time, each
lot shall be kept separate and the division between lots clearly indicated to prevent
mixing lots in transit.
6. Notes
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be

helpful, but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. These metal adapters are intended for use with metal pallets
when unitizing packaged ammunition containers.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the following:
a. Title, number and date of this specification.

b. Type of adapter (see 1.2).
c. Applicable stock number.
d. Issue of DODISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the
specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.1.1 and 2.2).
e. First article sample requirements. Contractual provisions should require
that the unit load test (as per MIL-STD-1660) will be performed at the
U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School USADACS),
SMCAC-DEV, Savanna, IL 61074-9639
f. Packaging requirements, if other than specified in Section 5.
g. Serialization requirements, if applicable.
h. Certificate of Conformance for each lot of shipment of product.
6.3 Submission of alternative quality conformance provisions. Unless otherwise

specified in the contract, proposed alternative quality conformance provisions will be
submitted by the contractor for evaluation by the technical activity responsible for the
preparation of this specification.
6.4 Submission of contactor equipment designs for approvals. Submit copies of

designs as required to: Commander, U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and
Engineering Center, ATTN: SMCAR-QAR-I, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. This
address will be specified on the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423 in the
contract.
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6.5 Approval of equivalent test methods. Prior approval of the Contracting Officer
is required for use of equivalent test methods. A description of the proposed method
should be submitted through the Contracting Officer to: Commander, U.S. Army
Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, ATTN: SMCAR-QAR-Q,
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. This description should include but not be limited to
the accuracy and precision of the method, test data demonstrating the accuracy and
precision and drawings of any special equipment required.
6.6 Amendment notations. The margins of this specification are marked with vertical
lines to indicate modifications generated by this amendment. This was done as a
convenience only and the Government assumes no liability whatsoever for any
inaccuracies in these notations. Bidders and contractors are cautioned to evaluate the
requirements of this document based on the entire content irrespective of the marginal
notations.
6.7 Subject term (key word) listing.
Ammunition
Cartridge
Container
Tank
Unitizing
Volcano Mines
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APPENDIX
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS FOR REFURBISHMENT
10 SCOPE:
Scope. This appendix provides the Quality Assurance provisions for the
refurbishment of metal pallet adapters.
20 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:
STANDARDS
FEDERAL
SAE-AMS-STD-595 - Colors
MILITARY
MIL-STD-171 - Finishing of Metal and Wood

Surfaces
30 REFURBISHMENT:
30.1 Cleaning. Loose paint, dirt, grease and rust shall be removed.
30.2 Refinish. The parts shall be finished in accordance with the applicable drawings
with the following exception:
a. For refinishing of adapter AC200000807 (training rounds only), No.

5.1.1 or 5.2 shall be applied to all bare metal, followed by No. 20.1 to
all surfaces in accordance with MIL-STD-171, color forest green No.
34079 per FED-STD-595 may be used as an alternate.
b. An “R” shall be placed directly following the part number of

refurbished adapters, using the same size stencil and color specified on
the drawing.
40 REQUIREMENTS:
Welds. Welds shall be in accordance with good commercial practices.
Stackability. The pallet shall not be deformed to the extent that it effects safely
stacking of pallets in storage.
Lifting rings. The lifting rings shall not be damaged or deformed to the extent of
preventing safe handling by a sling during top lifting operations.
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Adapters. The top lift shall not be deformed to the extent that it does not engage the
containers.
Workmanship. See paragraph 3.6 unless otherwise specified below:
a. Deformation or damage that does not effect stacking, slinging or

assembly of the pallet is allowed.
b. Damage or deformation to the pallet legs that does not allow four way
entry or prevents the pallet from resting evenly on a level surfaces is
not allowed.
c. Bottom adapter is deformed to the extent that it does not mate with the
pallet is not allowed.
50 INSPECTION:
Examination. Unless otherwise specified examinations for major and minor

characteristics shall be performed in accordance with TABLE II. Attributes sampling
inspection.
Metal pallet adapter (see drawings listed in 2.1.2, as applicable).
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS CONFORMANCE INSPECTION

CRITERIA METHOD
Major
101 Welds missing or broken Level III 40.1/Visual
102 Stacking surface deformed Level III 40.2/Visual
103 Lifting rings damaged or deformed Level III 40.3/Visual
104 Adapter damaged or deformed Level III 40.4/Visual
Minor
201 Marking, missing, incorrect or illegible Level III 3.2/Visual
202 Protective finish damaged Level III 3.2/Visual
203 Poor workmanship Level III 40.5/Visual
Custodian: Preparing activity:

Army-AR Army-AR
(Project 8140-2020-002)
NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date
of this document. Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify
the currency of the information above using the ASSIST Online database at
https://assist.dla.mil.
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ADAPTER, METAL AND WOOD PALLET

Scope. This specification covers the requirements, examinations, tests and

Classification. The adapters are be of the following types (See 6.2):

Type I - Adapter, Pallet, PA113 Container

AMSC N/A FSC 8140

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards and handbooks. The following specifications,

TT-C-490 - Cleaning Methods for Ferrous Surfaces and

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-A-48078 - Ammunition, Standard Quality Assurance

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS

MIL-STD-171 - Finishing of Metal and Wood Surfaces

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil or from the

2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications. The following

U.S. ARMY ARMAMENT, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND

AC200000414 - Adapter, Pallet, for PA113 Container

(Copies of these drawings may be requested online at Drawing-Request@conus.army.mil

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM-D3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://www.astm.org or from ASTM

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or

4.1.2 General provisions. Unless otherwise specified herein, the provisions of

4.2 Classification of inspections. The following types of inspections shall be

a. First article inspection (See 4.3)

b. Quality conformance inspection (See 4.4)

4.3 First article inspection.

4.3.2 Inspections to be performed. See MIL-A-48078 and Table I specified

4.3.3 Rejection. See MIL-A-48078

CLASSIFICATION OF DEFECTS & TESTS MIL-A-70788A (AR)

. CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT INSPECTION METHOD

Lifting ring (bar) 6 3.2 4.4.2.1

Top assembly, unpainted 6 3.2 4.4.2.2

Top Assembly, Painted 6 3.2 4.4.2.3

TABLE I – First article inspection

CLASSIFICATION OF DEFECTS & TESTS MIL-A-70788A (AR)

. CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT INSPECTION METHOD

Bottom assembly, unpainted 6 3.2 4.4.2.4

Intermediate assembly, unpainted 6 3.2 4.4.2.6

CLASSIFICATION OF DEFECTS & TESTS MIL-A-70788A (AR)

. CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENT INSPECTION METHOD

Intermediate assembly, painted

Unit load test 3 3.6 4.5.1

Lifting Ring Retainer 6 3.2 4.4.2.8

4.4.1 Inspection lot formation. The term “inspection lot” is defined as a

4.4.2 Examination and tests.

a. Classification of characteristics. Quality conformance examination and tests are

TABLE II. Attribute sampling inspection

Lot Size I II III IV V VI

b. Alternative quality conformance provisions. Unless otherwise specified herein

QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION

CLASSIFICATION OF CHARACTERISTICS MIL-A-70788 (AR)

Critical None defined

QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION

CLASSIFICATION OF CHARACTERISTICS MIL-A-70788 (AR)

QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION

CLASSIFICATION OF CHARACTERISTICS MIL-A-70788 (AR)

QUALITY CONFORMANCE INSPECTION

CLASSIFICATION OF CHARACTERISTICS MIL-A-70788 (AR)